Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsSantorini Greek TavernaCold Appetizer Platter Recipe

Cold Appetizer Platter Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Pita, Hommus, Tzatziki, Tarama, Melitzano, Artichokes & Feta Cheese

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Ingredients

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Pita Bread

Tzatziki

Tarama

Melitzano

Artichokes & Feta Cheese

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Hommus

    In a food processor, combine canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tzatziki

    Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, and salt. Stir until well combined.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Tarama

    In a bowl, combine tarama with lemon juice and olive oil. Gradually mix in the bread until a smooth paste forms.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Melitzano

    Roast the eggplant until soft, then scoop out the flesh. In a bowl, mix the eggplant with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Artichokes & Feta

    Drain the artichoke hearts and cut them into halves or quarters. Crumble the feta cheese.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Platter

    On a large serving platter, arrange the pita bread, hommus, tzatziki, tarama, melitzano, artichokes, and feta cheese. Serve with additional olive oil and fresh herbs if desired.

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